The short answer to this is “no,” but don’t worry, we will elaborate.
We do understand, after all, why this misconception exists. Since it is an air conditioner’s job to cool the home, it makes sense that ice may be part of the cooling process. But on the contrary, cooling systems don’t use ice at all, and this isn’t an effective way to cool your home.
So then, why is ice forming on your air conditioner? And what can you do about it? Read on as we dive into this.
The very short answer to this is, “no.” But don’t worry, we’ll elaborate!
The air filter that comes standard with your HVAC installation is there for an important reason. Its function is to protect the HVAC system itself from dust, dirt, and other debris that can settle on its internal components and negatively impact the system’s efficiency and performance—costing you more money in the long run. This air filter certainly helps pull a little bit of dust and other contaminants from your indoor air, but this isn’t its intended purpose.
For more powerful air cleaning, you’ll want to consider the installation of a whole-house air purifier.
